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Aaron Pimpis is in the Tampa Bay market and is averaging 7-10 deals a month and is scaling quickly as he's only been in the business for a year. His primary focus is wholesaling and wholetailing but has plans to build a rental portfolio in the future. Strengths of Aaron's include sales, negotiation, and marketing.

Key takeaway:

Aaron transitioned from software to the real estate world. He does over 100 deals per year and well, he has done his deals virtually! And no, it’s not complicated at all. How does Aaron consider his real estate deals? Aaron currently focuses on wholesaling and he regards wholesaling as a “widget”. Why must you consider the real estate niche you focus on in order to create a strategy that produces? What is Aaron’s strategy to wholesaling? As a widget in the real estate world, Aaron operates his wholesale business as a sales and marketing operation that must be figured out before anything else is done. What are some wholesale challenges that Aaron has tackled in his business? What is launch control? A strategy developed by Aaron and his team, from a point of need, to fit his business goals and also produce cashflow. What is a lease option? Aaron suggests that realtors consider the lease option as the perfect option for this current situation. Why is the lease option for both buyers and sellers right now? What does Aaron’s business look like now and what is his plan for the next phase of his business? In wholesaling, you don’t get to keep anything instead, you have to repeatedly restock. Aaron is set to develop his business so that, he can stack up properties, build a portfolio, have residual income and control the asset. This will also help increase the ROI and MAO.

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Jace Graham is a wholesaler and president of Rising Phoenix Enlarge based out of the Dallas, TX area. Rising Phoenix's mission is to identify, acquire and manage income producing properties that provide opportunities for our investors to preserve capital investments, collect consistent cash distributions while waiting for future capital appreciation of the assets.

Key Takeaways:

Is imitation really suicide? Jace got started in real estate without any educational or observational background in the niche. So, how did Jace successfully get started in real estate? The key to Jace’s success is implementing the strategies he uses to run his mineral business! What did Jace learn from starting up his real estate business? It is very scary, at first, completely investing a business without having any backup or experience. However, adaptation is really important as all businesses have the same end goal which is, to grow and to make profit. How was Jace able grow his business without a portfolio or any previous experience? Jace understood and experienced first hand how challenging it is to get started as a newbie in real estate so, he began to buy real estate like mineral. He tweaked the strategies he used to secure a client in his mineral business to fit his real estate business. Why is your mindset the most important thing when starting a business? What is Jace’s advice to those looking to switch to real estate? You need to be fearless and get uncomfortable with being comfortable. You do not have to know everything in order to start something and the worst experience teach you the best lessons. What does Jace’s team look lie right now? How does Jace and his team handle marketing in their real estate business? Jace talks about the importance of staying up to date with current marketing trends because in the end, it’s all about being able to communicate and make sales. Don’t forget, everything goes cross industry and you have to put yourself in the position to win.

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Are worried about starting out in real estate without any prior experience? Are you looking for ways on how to get started and scale your wholesale business. If you are looking to take the leap and really learn this business online, get started at Wholesale Mastery. 

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Carlos Zamora is a wholesaler and co-founders of Investorfuse. A lead management CRM designed to help investors close more deals through automation and time-saving technology. For the first time ever, your tasks, texts, emails, autoresponders, incoming phone and website leads, contract PDFs, comp reports, Slybroadcast voicemails, electronic signatures, physical mail, and many more features will be completely built-in with no technical ability or 3rd party integrations required. Not even email.

Key Takeaways: Who is Carlos Zamora and what does his business look like today? How was Carlos able to merge real estate with the saas industry? Carlos did not just create a wholesaling business but he also created a software that helps investors manage their real estate business. What is Shiny Object syndrome? How is Carlos able to manage multiple investments at a time? Carlos shares some of his consistency practices that aid in him doing the least amount of work to get the most result. Why does Carlos consider the “why”as an important part of business identity? Carlos talks about how understanding your why will help keep you in line with your goals and also help in achieving those goals. Carlos continues to consistently build his mindset so he can focus on the productivity in his business and personal life. What is the similarity between wholesalers that do well and their strategy? What is social proof and why must you build social proof? Why does Carlos think about people who are consistent and belief in their business but, give up or don’t see results right away? Carlos asserts that they don’t have enough specialized knowledge or number of encounters to gets a lot of deal under contract or enough money to fund their lifestyle. What is self-automation? How self automation can aid in building the mindset you need for success in your business.

Mentioned in this episode: Are you an investor looking to keep all your investing business in one place? Are you having a hard time being consistent in your business management? Do you want to know how to get started and scale your wholesale business? If you are looking to take the leap and really learn this business online, get started at Wholesale Mastery. 

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Brad Askren is an out of state rental investor and has actively been in the real estate world for more than 15 years. He has a lot of experience in various business fields such as mortgaging and continues to expand his knowledge on rentals and out of state investing. 

Key takeaways:

Buying rentals out of state is one of the most delicate real estate investing market. In short, buying properties out of state is a very delicate investing market and that’s what Brad focuses on right now. What is the first thing to do when you decide to buy out of state? Brad shares an investor tip on how to successfully start buying your own out of state property. Why does Brad say that starting with turnkey properties are the best investments for a start-up out of state investor? What does Brad’s business look like right now? How does brad virtually manage his properties right now? Prior to the pandemic, Brad focused on both virtual and traditional business structure and thus, invested in building a virtual team to aid in his out of state investments. How does Brad build and manage his virtual team? Why is Brad’s team his most valuable asset? Brad asserts that when you hire individual’s whose goals align with yours, achieving success in that business will be very easy. What mistakes did Brad make the first time he went virtual out of state? Deciding to go virtual depends on the business and it’s partners but, if you choose to go virtual, it is very important to analyse your target market and your potential buyers and fellow investors. Brad and Raul share an advice on why an assistant is the most important individual you can hire on your team. How did Brad’s mistakes inspire him to get to where he is today? What is Brad’s business model as a rental real estate investor? What are some of the popular misconceptions start-up investors face and how does that affects them financially and mentally? Funding a start-up can be challenging and Brad shares tips on how to get funds for your investments. 

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Are you an investor having a hard time deciding on how to get started with investing in out of state properties? Is the crisis causing you to take drastic actions that may affect your business? Do you want to know how to get started and scale your wholesale business? If you are looking to take the leap and really learn this business online, get started at Wholesale Mastery. 

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Robert De La Riva is a wholesale investor who has actively been in real estate investing for more than 4 years. He started off as a passive flipper and has since began to expand his knowledge on real estate and also focus on a niche. He is currently a metal trader as well as a successful real estate investor.

Key Takeaways: “Don’t get to caught up on what marketing channel works or what list is hot or working. It’s all about how consistent you are“ How did Robert get started in real estate? Robert got started by taking the leap. It was all very handoff, at first because, he wasn’t interested in being a full time investor but just getting some cash returns on the investments he made. Robert made a transition from medicine to finance and finally, real estate. He had no professional knowledge of real estate investing but still invested in various family homes and rentals. How was he able to do it? Making the transition wasn’t the hardest part for Rob but getting settled in his new venture was a big challenge. Rob asserts the importance of having a coach or a mentor, someone who knows it better than you do, in whatever business you decide to invest in. Investing in any type of property is how Robert started but, how did Robert get started in wholesaling? After a few years of being a passive investor, Robert decided to reach out to a coach, Raul. Robert goes on to talk about the need to self invest. You need to invest your time in courses, activities and people that will increase your knowledge. What was Robert’s first deal? How did Robert get his first deal as an active wholesale investor? What are some of the things that newbies do that limit their success? You may have the knowledge and the coach but, do you have the mindset? Nothing takes the zeal out of a deal like fear. Robert talks about the importance of the right mindset in order to take away those limits that can affect your deal. You have to make the call, set that appointment and close that deal! What is price anchoring? Price anchoring is the practice of establishing a price point which clients can refer to when making decisions. How did Robert use a price anchor to secure his first deal? What are some of the habits that helped Robert achieve his goal in his business? When you venture into something new, you can forget or lose your bearings but, the best habits to achieve your goals is to make a routine that works for you. How did Robert create a routine that worked perfectly for all his businesses? The most important things in the real estate business that cause an increase in your ROI.

Mentioned in this episode: How to get started and scale your wholesale business. If you are looking to take the leap and really learn this business online, get started at Wholesale Mastery.  Connect with Robert: Linkedin | slstradingcorp.com

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James has been in real estate investing since 2010. He has bought and sold over 90 million dollars in residential and commercial real estate. James currently owns and operates a mufti-million-dollar real estate investing business and real estate brokerage in North Florida. James’ marketing strategies and systems are what have enabled the company to purchase close to 1000 properties and counting. His success in real estate has led to helping others in real estate investing as well. James’ released the premier software (REI Automator) for real estate investors and wholesalers that uses technology as an unfair advantage for users. He currently coaches and mentors many successful companies in the industry as well.

Key Takeaways: Before venturing into the real estate world, you might have referred to James as a “Jack of many trades, master of none but better than the master of one”. Dropped out of high-school, worked at a construction company, a steel company and a soul dish seller, James is, nevertheless, committed to whatever he decides to do. How does commitment determine the results you produce in your business? You won’t be doing yourself any favors if you do not commit to whatever business you get into. As a wholesaler and flipper, James opines that you are the only variable in making your business fail or grow. What is the importance of having a cushion if you plan to quit a venture for another? Of course, the biggest rewards come from the biggest risks but, the worst results also come from the biggest risks too! It is very important to take calculative risks. Why is it important to put a number on your goal? What is the difference between virtual and non-virtual investing? How should you integrate both in your business? James focuses on unity in diversity among the two. The pandemic has led to an abrupt change and only those who are prepared will be able to survive the change. James talks about how successfully adapting to, especially, virtual investing might be the only way to save your investing business right now. What are some of the strategies James uses to get deals during this pandemic? Using social platforms, especially Facebook marketplace, to find virtual and non virtual deals has helped James create new connections and find more deals. How can you provide a better seller experience that places you above your competition? Why is tech important to the scale of your real estate business? Why does James make use of an automation software to convert leads? James asserts that the tech shift in the real estate market has been happening for years and those who can’t adapt, may be forced to fold. It is very important to be productive and not busy so you can focus on activities with high ROI. What’s James’ advice for having a role model? What are some of the things you should look out for before you regard someone as your role model? James emphasizes the necessity of changing role models as you pass through different growth stages in your business. This is important in order to avoid the clash of conflicting ideas. Thus, you must be able to identify what you need so you can find who you need. Why you should avoid chasing after experts as role models and focus on those that resonate with you.

Mentioned in this episode: How to get started and scale your wholesale business. If you are looking to take the leap and really learn this business online, get started at Wholesale Mastery.

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Brandon Gil is a digital marketing expert that uses social platforms to create strategies that help business owners get their brands to where they want it to be. After three years of successfully helping startups scale, he wanted to challenge himself by opening Gil Ventures - a holding company for private and public companies that use innovation to enhance the human condition through emerging concepts and industries.

Key Takeaways: When it comes to increasing the awareness of your business, especially a start-up, it is very important to have an image of who you are and what you do. Because giving a personal identity to your brand is one of the various ways to set it up for success! How did Brandon get started in digital marketing? Brandon didn’t immediately start off as an entrepreneur instead, he learned by observation in order to make his experience as an entrepreneur worthwhile and successful. What is the most common misconception of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship? Brandon shares some tips on the power of transition and development. It is important to give your business time to develop instead, you’ll be setting it up for failure. How can you capitalize on your mistakes especially as a start-up entrepreneur? What is personal branding? Why is personal branding important for your business? What are some of the things you can do in order to give your business an identity? What makes a top brand distinct from other brands? What are some of the strategies Brandon uses to outreach a start-up? There are so many myths involved in how to successfully advertise your content thus, there is a lack of oneness between your brand, content, and growth. Brandon focuses on and encourages diversity between your social platforms and your ad expectations. Why are partners a vital part of your business? What are some of the reasons business partnerships fail? You must always avoid the blame game when it comes to partnership. In a business partnership, it is important to regard your partner as a necessary, complementary part of the business growth. How can you keep your business transparent and stronger during the pandemic? Brandon talks about how you should communicate with your team in order to ensure their maximum input and output.

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Michelle Murray is a proud wholesale real estate investor. She has been improving South Florida neighborhoods by buying and selling investment properties for the past decade. A viable solution for property owners who want to liquidate their assets, Michelle also creates profitable opportunities for her team and investors in her wholesale network. Michelle specializes in as-is cash transactions, wholesale, wholesale, Fix and Flips, and buy and hold investment strategies.

Key takeaways: Regardless of being a passive or an active investor, the ability to adapt is very important for any real estate investor. Michelle Murray specializes in wholesaling as a joint venture investor and she started out as a passive investor, she juggled between her work at a call center and as a wholesaler. When Michelle got started with wholesaling, she had little experience in the real estate niche and she did not quit her job to learn the ropes involved in wholesaling. What is a joint venture? How did Michelle getting started in wholesaling without any experience? Why didn’t Michelle quit her job to take on real estate, full-time, when she first got started? Regardless of having no formal knowledge, Michelle successfully closed her first deal but, her subsequent ones were quite unsuccessful. Why? Because not only was Michelle not an expert in investing, she did not harness the power of partnership marketing. When Michelle got started in real estate, she used platforms such as Craigslist and Facebook to find buyers and sellers but, she made use of a technique called “drive for dollar” where she went out to find deals instead of waiting for them to come to her! What are some of the crucial mistakes newbies make after closing their first deal? Why is it important to have a partner in real estate? What type of partnership does Michelle create with her fellow investors? How does Michelle leverage these partnerships to find more buyers? Why is it important to cultivate a direct seller relationship? Why you need to take over disposition, right now, to figure out what buyers want due to the instability of the marketplace.

Mentioned in this episode: How to get started and scale your wholesale business. If you are looking to take the leap and really learn this business online, get started at Wholesale Mastery. 

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Steven Bettinger is the Co-founder and CEO of Acquire Real Estate. Prior to Acquire Real Estate, Steven was the Founding Managing Partner at the Logan Asset Backed Fund, an Asset Based Lending Hedge Fund specializing in Real Estate bridge financing. Steven has been a serial entrepreneur for 22 years and has owned and operated several organizations across multiple industries. Steven is a co-founder and investor in Swift Capital partners, an asset-based lending firm that specializes in the merchant services industry. Steven was also a co-founder and President of Ascendia Brands, the largest manufacturer and distributor of liquid bath products in North America. Steven was also the founder and CEO of Cenuco, a technology company that developed security monitoring software applications for the cell phone industry. In 2011, Steven was chosen for the 40 under 40 rising stars of South Florida. Steven is a graduate of the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University.

Key Takeaways: Steven is not just a real estate investor but, he’s also a lender. Steven shares a bit on he got started with real estate. He had no formal education in real estate. Instead, he utilised his marketing skills from his previous job with Ascendia Brands, learnt from other real estate investors and learnt on the job. During the financial crisis of 2008, lots of companies, big companies lost huge sum of money, but Steven was not only able to invest, he invested smartly without losing any money. What makes Steven different from other investors? It’s his ability to navigate his target market smartly. What exactly do real lenders in the finance business want for your real estate? What is the safest way for start-ups to fund their real estate right now? Due to the unstable economic market, funding may be a little hard to secure. Steven tells the safest way start-ups can acquire funding and why. A financial crisis is bound to happen due to the instability of the economy. There’s an equity hit and how can you survive the equity hit? The ability to adjust is important now more than ever. Steven explains how key attributes such as patience can help you in navigating any volatile market.

Mentioned in this episode: Are you an investor having a hard time deciding on what to invest on and when due to the crisis? Is the lack of buyers causing you to take drastic actions that may affect your business? Learn more about how Steven scales his market and see how we can help you scale your life and business!

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Joshua got his Arizona Real Estate License in 2009 and Immediately Began Investing. He Wholesaled Over 50 transactions in His First Year and Began to Fix and Flip As Well.  In 2012, Josh Bought His First Rental Property. By 2015, Josh Shifted Focus to Wholesale & Long Term Passive Income Through Rentals. In 2016 Josh SHOCKED the Real Estate World With the Famous "Cold Calling On Steroids." This Product Revolutionized Real Estate Marketing Costs for Investors Around the Country. Josh was Recognized as One of the 100 Most Influential Real Estate Agents in 2017 for His Recognition in Wholesaling and Cold Calling.

Key Takeaways: Josh specialises in something called "Cold Calling On Steroids." It’s just not cold calling but massive cold calling with multiple warm leads! Josh left his job as a car salesman in 2008 and was able to utilise his sales knowledge and scale his startup real estate business. However, it is almost impossible to scale business with sales and no marketing. After a few years, Josh decided to invest in marketing so he can gain enough leads and prevent his RE business avoid folding. How did Josh get into real estate? How did Josh kickstart his real estate business when it began to go downhill? What is Josh’s secret sauce as a wholesaler? How Josh has evolved his cold calling marketing strategies to achieve profitable leads? Why commitment is important to grow your real estate business. Commitment is the first step to ensure your real estate business does not fail. Josh shares what he thinks the future of wholesaling will be after the Covid-19. What’s next for Josh? Josh talks about the value of realtors and future

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